Luke 11:25

And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.

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In The King James Version

And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

In Context

24When the unclean spirit departs out of the man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest. And not finding, it says, I will return to my house from where I came out.

26Then it goes, and takes along seven other spirits more evil than itself, and having enter in, it dwells there. And the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

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Cross References

Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise [and] to do good.

Psalms 125:5But as for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, LORD will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.

2 Thessalonians 2:9Whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and marvels of deceit,

Jude 1:8Nevertheless in the same way also these men who dream, indeed defile flesh, and reject lordship, and speak evil of dignities.

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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